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Author: Alton Biggs
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Chapter 37, Problem 6A
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The most common way that human acquires an infectious disease through contaminated water. It can contain microorganisms like bacteria and parasites which are infectious for animals and human.

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Answer to Problem 6A

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The correct answer is option (A) contaminated water.

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Option (A) Contaminated water. It contains microorganisms which causes bacterial, viral and parasitic diseases. Majority of the deaths occurred worldwide are mainly because of the contaminated water. So, the correct answer is option (A).

Explanation for incorrect answer:

Option (B) mosquito bite. It born diseases are those that are spread by the bite of an infected mosquito. So, it is not correct.

Option (C) sick animals. The human does not acquire infectious diseases from sick animals until it’s contagious. So, this is an incorrect answer.

Option (D) infected humans. Infected disease does not cause infection to humans until it’s contagious. So, this is incorrect answer.

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